Process
The interview consisted of four technical rounds. Each question was one that could be found on LeetCode; however, the interviewers would elevate the question depending on how fast and capable I was at solving them.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Microsoft?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 999 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral26%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good Employee Perks, Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 11, 2023
Pros: Scale of products is in millions of users.
Cons: Management politics, not good work in some teams.
5.0
Interesting Work, No Free Food
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 30, 2020
Pros: Projects are interesting and challenging.
Cons: No free food like other companies.
5.0
Great place to work, but depends on the team you land in
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 13, 2018
Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team.
* Great people and management
* Family friendly (great work-life balance)
* Great benefits
* Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now)
* Free drinks cooler
Cons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team.
No free food.
- 4.0Good Employee Perks, WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 11, 2023Pros: Scale of products is in millions of users.Cons: Management politics, not good work in some teams.
- 5.0Interesting Work, No Free FoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 30, 2020Pros: Projects are interesting and challenging.Cons: No free food like other companies.
- 5.0Great place to work, but depends on the team you land inSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 13, 2018Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team. * Great people and management * Family friendly (great work-life balance) * Great benefits * Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now) * Free drinks coolerCons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team. No free food.
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